Calcium Rich Foods

We all know calcium helps to build strong bones and teeth, but low calcium intake weakens the jawbone, causes teeth to loosen, and increases the risk of tooth decay.

– Milk

– Cheese

– Yogurt

– Fish –(salmon & sardines with bones)

– Kale

– Broccoli

Vitamin C Rich Foods

Fact:

Vitamin C helps fend off gum disease – Gingivitis

– Oranges

– Grapefruits

– Tangerines

– Kiwi

Crunchy Fruits and Veggies

Facts:

The crisp texture of crunchy fruits and vegies act as a detergent on teeth, wiping away bacteria that can cause plaque. Plus, these foods require a lot of chewing, which increases the production of bacteria-neutralizing saliva.

– Apples

– Pears

– Celery

– Carrots

Tea

Facts:

Tea destroys the growth of cavity-causing bacteria in dental plaque. It helps prevent both cavities and gum disease.

Water

Facts:

Water helps to rinse away bacteria and the remnants of food that bacteria turn into plaque. Unlike bottled water, tap water contains fluoride, which prevents tooth decay.

Avoid eating

Sugary Snacks

– gummy candies

– hard candies

– lozenges

Soda

– contains sugar and acid

But bear in mind, even food and drinks that are good for your teeth, like milk, contain sugars. So no matter what you eat, it’s important to brush and floss afterward — or at least to rinse your mouth with water. Brush twice a day using either a manual or power toothbrush. And visit your Melbourne Dentist twice yearly for your professional clean for total oral care!

“Everybody Deserves To Smile”

At Simply Smiles Dental, we believe that dentistry is not a luxury, and that everybody deserves to smile. Thats why we keep our prices fair and offer solutions to suit every budget.

We make this investment in you because we’re pretty confident that you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you meet us. Our level of work and patient care ethic is first class.

We are Medibank members choice dentist and Hcf members choice dentist.

(We are located in the Toorak Village, in the heart of Toorak and serve patients from Toorak, South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor, Southbank, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Malvern, Albert Park, Melbourne CBD, and from all Melbourne metro areas.)